The Passengers (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, The Passengers is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Claude Guiguet, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The new Saint Denis-Bobigny streetcar picks up and drops off commuters in an all-too-brief transit of their lives. Among the regular riders is a woman who is both spectator and guide – she introduces, comments on, ponders and catalyzes the sometimes vain, sometimes serious preoccupations of her fellow travelers, who, for the moment, are rushing headlong toward their destiny. The commuters and their observer have double lives. Once they step off this streetcar, the real-life dramas begin. Each has his or her style of living or dying…
Who’s in it. The Passengers stars Fabienne Babe as Anna, Philippe Garziano as Pierre, Bruno Putzulu as David and Stéphane Rideau as Marco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Passengers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Passengers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Passengers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Passengers (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Passengers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Passengers worth watching?
- The Passengers holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Passengers?
- The Passengers stars Fabienne Babe, Philippe Garziano, Bruno Putzulu, Stéphane Rideau and Gwenaëlle Simon.
- When was The Passengers released?
- The Passengers was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.